Police Sergeant

About the Role The Stillman College Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant to supervise and lead officers, enforce campus policies, and maintain safety for the campus community. In the Chief of Police’s absence, the Sergeant will assume duties and provide leadership to ensure uninterrupted command and effective operations.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, mentor, and manage officers, ensuring that law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Lead and coordinate officers’ daily activities, ensuring professional, effective service to the campus community.
• Respond to emergencies, criminal incidents, and other campus safety concerns, providing guidance and ensuring appropriate response protocols are followed.
• Handle investigations and evidence collection for incidents or crimes that occur on campus.
• Prepare accurate, detailed reports and case files in compliance with departmental and legal standards.
• Participate in the preparation of the Clery Report, ensuring all federally required crime statistics and campus safety information are compiled, verified, and submitted accurately and on time.
• Provide ongoing training to officers on crime prevention, response procedures, and de-escalation techniques.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Demonstrate a strong ability and desire to engage with students and actively encourage officers to build positive, approachable relationships with the student body.
• Evaluate officer performance and provide coaching, corrective action, or recommendations for advancement as appropriate.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Chief of Police in their absence, ensuring uninterrupted command of the department.
• Collaborate with college leadership and departments to improve campus-wide safety and emergency preparedness.
• Perform patrol duties and respond to calls as needed.
• Attend department meetings and participate in required training and professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in law enforcement.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a law enforcement agency.
• Certified law enforcement officer with a valid Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) certification or eligible for immediate reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of police operations, community-oriented policing, and applicable laws and procedures.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to campus engagement and community-building.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and in emergency situations.
• Must be capable of assuming the responsibilities of the Chief in their absence.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with campus safety, Clery Act reporting, and community policing concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed in the posting. No benefits information provided.